03 Aug. 2025

ClockBoost Free Time Tracker: Transparent, Insightful, Secure

Managing remote and hybrid teams requires more than just a time tracker. It takes insight, trust, and the right tools to foster accountability without micromanaging. That’s why ClockBoost offers a powerful free time tracker tier designed for Gulf-region tech teams who value both productivity and privacy.

If you're a startup founder, HR lead, or operations manager in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or across the GCC, here’s how ClockBoost’s free time tracking plan can help you work smarter.

What's Included in ClockBoost's Free Time Tracker?

ClockBoost’s free plan is more than just a timer. It includes:

Screencasts with Productivity Ratings (7-day retention)
Online & Offline Time Tracking
User & Team Dashboards
Daily Timeline Reports
CSV Export

Whether your developers are in Riyadh or your operations team works remotely from Dubai, this toolkit provides visibility without compromising autonomy. It’s ideal for businesses of all sizes, from startups launching their first remote team to mid-sized companies optimizing hybrid workflows.

Screencasts & Productivity Ratings (7-Day Retention)

One of ClockBoost’s standout features is role-based screencasting. Unlike traditional surveillance tools, our screen captures are optional, blurred by default, and stored for only 7 days - helping teams build transparency without surveillance fatigue.

Productivity ratings are AI-generated based on tool usage (e.g., time spent in coding tools vs. social media). Managers can spot patterns, not penalize pauses.

This feature is ideal for:

Agencies billing by the hour
Engineering leads tracking deep work
Founders wanting a light-touch view into project flow

It also helps reduce ambiguity when clients request proof of work or when teams are collaborating asynchronously across time zones.

Online & Offline Time Tracking

ClockBoost works wherever your team works. If someone goes offline during a client visit or loses connection on a flight, time is still tracked and synced once back online.

This is especially helpful for hybrid setups across co-working spaces, regional offices, and remote homes. Offline tracking ensures every productive minute is counted, even when Wi-Fi isn’t available.

Built-for-GCC Teams: Privacy and Compliance

We built ClockBoost with local data privacy laws in mind, including PDPL (Saudi Arabia), DIFC Data Law (UAE), and Bahrain’s Data Protection Law. Key safeguards include:

Optional screen capture
No keystroke logging
7-day screencast retention
Encrypted data storage

Unlike many global tools, ClockBoost doesn't assume one-size-fits-all. We prioritize cultural and legal expectations around employee trust.

This is particularly important in Gulf tech environments, where data handling transparency and employee dignity are crucial to HR policies and legal frameworks.

Insightful User & Team Dashboards

ClockBoost’s dashboards deliver instant clarity:

Daily & weekly overviews
Top productivity tools used
Idle time detection
Focus vs. distraction summaries

HR managers can monitor patterns without hovering. Team leads can use the data to support - not penalize - members during 1:1s. This kind of visibility is essential for growing companies that want to scale without losing alignment or morale.

Daily Timeline Reports & CSV Export

Every user gets a clear daily timeline of their workday. This helps:

Developers reflect on deep work periods
HR teams prepare performance snapshots
Finance/export logs for billing or payroll

All data is exportable in CSV format, ready for tools like Excel, Google Sheets, or your internal BI dashboards.

Need to show clients time spent per deliverable? Or optimize your internal workflow? These exports make it simple.

How ClockBoost Compares to Other Free Time Trackers

Most free tools stop at basic tracking. ClockBoost gives you productivity insights and trust-building tools. You can use this comparison to evaluate what matters most to your workflow—clarity, privacy, or ease-of-use.

Getting Started with ClockBoost’s Free Tier

You can sign up in under 3 minutes. Here’s how:

Visit clockboost.com/en/sign-up and click "Start Free."
Install our lightweight browser extension.
Invite your team and assign roles (viewer/admin).
Enable or disable screencasts as per your policy.
Monitor daily timelines and export reports as needed.

No credit card required. Just sign up and track.

You’ll immediately see how even a free plan can drive better visibility and trust in your team’s workflow.

FAQs

Is the free time tracker plan really free?
Yes. It’s free forever for small teams and includes the core features listed above.

Can I upgrade later?
Absolutely. Paid tiers unlock longer data retention, integrations (Jira, Trello, ClickUp), and KPI automation.

What happens after 7-day retention ends?
Screencast data is auto-deleted. All other tracking and reporting stays available.

Do you support Arabic UX?
Yes. Our platform is localized for Arabic-speaking users, including RTL interface options and regional calendar formats.

Final Thoughts

ClockBoost’s free time tracker isn’t just about tracking hours. It’s about helping Gulf-based tech teams build productive, accountable, and trust-driven cultures.

Whether you're preparing for GITEX, scaling a hybrid team, or just need visibility into your team's daily output, ClockBoost gives you the tools to lead with confidence.

Ready to experience it yourself? Start free today.